US Bridges

Local 1.5N-11.4E over West Tauy Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · 6.5S 1.0W Pleasant Grove · Structure no. 000231039404705

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 1.5N-11.4E over West Tauy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 1.5N-11.4E over West Tauy Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 1.5N-11.4E
CrossesWest Tauy Creek
Location6.5S 1.0W Pleasant Grove
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.76042, -95.28957
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 1.5N-11.4E over West Tauy Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 1.5N-11.4E over West Tauy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Local 1.5N-11.4E over West Tauy Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local 1.5N-11.4E over West Tauy Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 1.5N-11.4E over West Tauy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.